The Ashland Fire department is responsible for safeguarding the lives and property of the people of Ashland. Ashland Fire provides both fire protection and advanced emergency medical service to the Town of Ashland.

The mission of the Department of Inspection / Development Services is to ensure that the built environment within the Town of Ashland is a safe place for citizens to live, work, do business, learn, worship and be entertained.

The mission of the Ashland Police Department is to promote an atmosphere of partnership with the community, working together toward the common goal of protecting life and property. We are determined to enhance the overall quality of life through mutual trust, respect, and the fair and equitable enforcement of the laws while carefully safeguarding the dignity of all.